Ken Hattaway


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How to Write Good Dialogue - Five Quick Tips

Quick, think of your favorite novel. Got it in mind? Chances are it contained dialogue: conversation between characters that kept you engaged as you made your way through the author's story. Good dialogue advances the story, especially when it sounds real. As much as writers want to keep dialogue "real" it generally comes out flat. Conversation needs to serve a purpose other than fill up white space on a page.... (posted by Ken Hattaway 3 years 48 days ago.)
Las Vegas Microbreweries
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Seasoned Las Vegas gamblers know that a free drink is only as far away as the nearest waitress. Casino patrons making wagers either large or small can get a variety of libations, including bottled beer, without leaving the comfort zone of their favorite machine or table. But what if a freshly brewed adult beverage were more than simply an afterthought? Where would a visitor to Las Vegas go for... (posted by Ken Hattaway 3 years 87 days ago.)
Seven Elements of Novel Writing
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So, after months, maybe even years of thinking about it, you've decided to write that novel. In addition, you've decided to make your first book a work of popular fiction, which will increase your odds of reaching the widest possible audience. Whether you've chosen to write a mystery, romance, western horror, science fiction, or fantasy, here are a handful of essential elements your novel... (posted by Ken Hattaway 3 years 112 days ago.)
In-N-Out Burger and Double Double Recipe

The first In-N-Out Burger (also referred to as "In and Out Burger") opened in California in 1948. Locations have since expanded to Nevada, Arizona and Utah. At that time, the restaurant offered only drive-thru and walk-up service. The menu and burger recipes were simple then, as it is today. In-N-Out Burger sandwich choices are currently limited to hamburger, cheeseburger, and the delectable Double-Double burger... (posted by Ken Hattaway 6 years 249 days ago.)